Originally Posted by ClippedWing

Why do the rates matter, shouldn't we be looking at Min pay per day or guarantee? DAL and UAL min is 5.25, or 21 for a 4 day. Y'all know what ours is. And monthly guarantee is 87 (avg,) vs 65 or 70 at DAL and UAL.

Almost 5% income more per day. And 5.3% more per monthly guarantee. I don't get the rate hang up...

Had a 28 year UAL 73 Capt on jumpseat who bid off the wide bodies and especially the 757 because he said the flying sucks. Sure, anecdotal but one data point. I've heard the same about DAL.